60 Memorial Day Side Dishes That Eclipse the Mains

Memorial Day is around the corner, and we've got one thing on the mind: GRILLED MEAT. But in the excitement for a juicy burger or a charred-to-perfection chicken, sometimes the sides are an afterthought. Until now. From summer rolls to crunchy slaws, here's what you should serve alongside.

The secret weapon in this summery salad is the golden raisins: They're soaked in apple cider vinegar, which not only sweetens the vinegar but also transforms them into plump, sweet-tart balloons that stand up against the rich and buttery pine nuts.

In this unexpected take on panzanella, chunks of ripe melon take the place of tomatoes. But the unexpected star is the brine from the Peppadew peppers: Spicy, sweet, and tart, it combines with the melon's juices and soaks into the toasted bread.

A riff on a bagel with lox and cream cheese. If you’re not feeling the smoked salmon, simply omit it. And if your market stocks jarred everything spice, use that in place of the homemade mix we’ve offered here.